Issue of the week: Poverty

1. What is the cause of poverty?
Some of my sources say that the poor cause their own poverty. The longer someone has been poor the less likely they will be able to escape poverty. Sociologists say that the "poor" have little reguard for the future and just live in the moment doing nothing about their situation. Sociologist also have said the poor would rather receive welfare checks instead of working in demanding positions such as maids or in fast food positions.
2. Is there a solution to poverty?
Some solutions include work support programs that can expand access to more affordable health care and child care,  and strengthen tax credits. We can create more jobs and offer low incentives so low-income workers can save up there money.
3. How can we help reduce the number of people suffering in poverty.
Econmoists have said the best way to reduce poverty is through stronger economic growth. Such as the government creating more jobs, keeping taxes, and spending low. States with lower tax rates usually have lower percentages of people in poverty in that state. So we can lower taxes for people with low income.
Sources:
http://www.bread.org/hunger/us-poverty-solutions/
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Causes-and-Effects-of-Poverty.topicArticleId-26957,articleId-26882.html
http://www.heartlandalliance.org/whatwedo/advocacy/reports/causes-of-poverty.pdf
http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1215/p09s01-coop.html